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Annual report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

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United Nations, Geneva, 5 March 2009 - In the report, the High Commissioner elaborates on the strategic themes identified in the Strategic Management Plan for the period 2008-2009 and their implementation. She also gives an overview of ongoing efforts in the field and activities related to the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The report focuses on the support for an inclusive and successful Durban Review Conference and the leadership of the Office in enhancing a rights-based approach on issues such as migration, freedom of expression and incitement to racial and religious hatred. Finally, the report highlights the support for human rights treaty bodies and the importance of ensuring follow-up to the recommendations resulting from their work.

Statement in PDF: http://www.un.org/webcast/unhrc/10th/statements/HC_Annual_Report_to_HRC104.pdf

View the entire morning session (Real Media, 2 hours and 46 minutes): http://webcast.un.org/ramgen/ondemand/conferences/unhrc/tenth/hrc090305am-eng.rm

 Webcast for Human Rights Council meetings: http://www.un.org/webcast/unhrc/

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